Head Coach
Eric Peterson
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Murken | Assistant Coach | matthew.murken@usd.edu |
| Triston Simpson | Assistant Coach | triston.simpson@usd.edu |
| Joe White | Assistant Coach | joe.white@usd.edu |
| Jovan Coleman | Assistant Coach | jovan.coleman@usd.edu |
| Dhruv Mehrotra | Assistant Coach / Director of Analytics & Strategy | dhruv.mehrotra@usd.edu |
| Landon Smith | Director of Operations | landon.smith@usd.edu |
| Colby Keegan | Assistant AD for Sports Medicine | colby.keegan@usd.edu |
| Bryan Plenge | Strength & Conditioning | bryan.plenge@usd.edu |
| Ethan Erdman | Communications | ethan.erdman@usd.edu |
| Becky Jensen | Director of Student-Athlete Success Center (FB, MBB, VB, MSWIM) | rebecca.jensen@usd.edu |
About South Dakota Coyotes Basketball
South Dakota Coyotes's men's basketball program competes at the D1 level as part of the Summit League. The program is currently under the direction of Eric Peterson. Like all D1 programs, the coaching staff recruits players who show improvement on film, academic readiness, and a track record at competitive tournaments.
Learn how to get recruited to play college basketball and what D1 coaches need to see before making contact. A strong highlight film is often your first introduction to a staff.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting South Dakota Coyotes
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on South Dakota Coyotes's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.
How FCP Prepares Players for D1 Programs Like South Dakota Coyotes
Getting evaluated by South Dakota Coyotes means your film has to arrive at the right time, when a coach has a roster need and is actively watching new prospects. FCP's post-graduate basketball program structures your development around exposure events coaches actually attend, producing film that showcases you against verifiable competition at the D1 level.
Whether you're targeting South Dakota Coyotes or other D1 programs, FCP gives you the competitive schedule, academic support, and direct coach connections to make your case. Apply to FCP and start building the profile that gets you evaluated.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.